GK Express of 03/08/2025

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"The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." — B.B. King

📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. What was Operation Abhyaas conducted on 7 May 2025?

India’s largest civil defence mock drill across 244 districts, involving blackout simulations, evacuation drills, and public drills, improving readiness amid rising India‑Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam terror attack.

2. What major free trade agreement did India sign in July 2025?

India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) with the UK, eliminating tariffs on ~99% of Indian exports. The deal aims to double trade by 2030 and empower MSMEs, farmers, and women entrepreneurs.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Paramount

Meaning: more important than anything else

Synonyms: Supreme, Foremost

Example: Ensuring national food security is paramount for sustainable growth.

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Word: Lucre

Meaning: money made through dishonest means

Example: Lalu prasad earned his lucre by taking bribes from poor people.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1.What is the target of the UDAN scheme in civil aviation?

The primary target of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme in civil aviation is to enhance regional air connectivity by connecting unserved and underserved airports, making air travel affordable for the common citizen.

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2.What is the objective of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?

The primary objective of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is to provide social assistance to poor households in cases of old age, death of the breadwinner, and maternity. It also aims to ensure a minimum national standard for social protection, supplementing existing state-level benefits.

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3. What is the goal of the AMRUT scheme?

The main goal of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme is to ensure basic infrastructure services in 500 cities and towns across India.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who is the author of the book An Era of Darkness?

Shashi Tharoor wrote the book 'An Era of Darkness'. He wrote the book in 2016 and it describes the British colonial rule in India. Shashi Tharoor is Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala State.

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2.Who is known as the Metro Man of India?

E. Sreedharan is widely known as the "Metro Man of India". He earned this moniker for his instrumental role in the successful completion of the Delhi Metro project, finishing it on time and within budget

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3.Who was the first woman in space?

The first woman to travel into space was Valentina Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut. She flew aboard the Vostok 6 mission on June 16, 1963. She was also the first and youngest woman to have flown in space on a solo mission.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. Explain the role of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)?

IEPFA manages unclaimed dividends and investor funds; launched "Saksham Niveshak" to reclaim assets and update KYC.

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2. What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

CVC monitors corruption in central government institutions, issuing guidelines and oversight. It was established under the CVC Act, 2003.

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3. Explain the mandate of the Finance Commission in India.

The mandate of India's Finance Commission, a constitutional body, is to recommend the distribution of tax revenue between the Union and State governments.

🧠 Did You Know?

Antarctica is the only continent without a native population, governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, prohibiting mineral extraction and military presence to preserve its ecological and research integrity.

Question of the Day

Who introduced the concept of a mixed‑economy model in India’s early planning? - Click here to get answer

P.C. Mahalanobis, whose Second Five-Year Plan promoted heavy industries along with private sectors.

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1. Who was the first and only officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be promoted to five-star rank as Marshal of the Indian Air Force, equal to the army rank of Field Marshal?

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